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Letter from Eliz. Thomas (Aunt) at Thornton, to Mrs C Munby.
Death of her child, Lizzy. Her husband liked Thornton, (near Bradford) although dissent was rampant and he needed a curate. The country was beautiful and the house larger and more convenient.

Letter from Mrs Sarah Elizibeth Ellis at Clapham to Mrs Caroline Munby.
Thanks for the silver cup sent for her baby. Hopes to see her distant friends oftener ‘now the railroads are becoming general’. Her mother and Ellen had arrived in London at 9 p.m. ‘most extraordinary when I think they only left York that morning.’ Pleasant company; they had ‘no time to be afraid.’
Family news. Sorry that Mr Munby has suffered with a facial complaint. Christening of Caroline’s son.
Shocked at the news of the Cathedral being burned.

Letter from Mrs M A Price at Highfields Park, Sussex to Mrs Munby
Return from York; thankful that they ‘got home safe by the Railway as there are so many accidents, almost daily’. Refers to many happy days spent with Mrs Munby’s late parents at Ganthrop.

Envelope enclosed.
Written on notepaper engraved with a view of the saloon, Scarborough, sent because she thought he would like a view of the Spa before they began to build.

Asks how he was enjoying his tour, particularly Snowdon at sunrise. Two trips had been run to Scarborough taking 1000 each. Miss Latimer sent her kindest regards.

Envelope enclosed.
Congratulations on passing his exam. He would like to see him established in the office of Charles Evans, a friend of his whom he expected would tire of business before long.

The note reads: The quadrature of the circle according to Ludolph van Ceulen (1540-1610), the diameter being unity followed by 35 ciphers; and according to (Thos Fantet, Sieur) de Lagny, (1660-1734), the diameter being unity followed by 127 ciphers. No signature.

Munby was a Protestant Minister and lived at 17 Finsbury Circus, London. The passport allowed him to travel to Prussia via. Belgium, Switzerland, etc. Description: 26 years of age, grey eyes, brown hair, 5’8’ tall.

Endorsed ‘I laid th`1e Foundation Stone F J Munby’.

Concerning building progress at Clifton Holme.

Describes and identifies family miniatures and silhouettes – with genealogical details.

Includes a photograph of Clifton Holme, formerly residence of the late Joseph Munby and later occupied by the York Penitentiary Society.

The volume belonged to Miss Eleanor Williamson, (who married Robert Woodhouse).

The note is entitled ‘List of wimin who his very promisin to make the best of wifes’ and includes 57 names.

The plate reads: ‘Late Fellow of Jesus College, Cambridge, Rector of West Heslerton in the East Riding of the County of York, and Chaplain to the Right Honourable Frederick Earl of Carlisle’. (He died in 1816)
Wrapped in sugar paper with a notice marked: CHAD. ON PAPER MAKER 1254. William Tindall Supervisor.
First Class Paper. Dozens of. Estimated Wt fifteen Pounds … Charged 18 day of July 1822.

Marriage Licence of Richard Heckley of Castle Howard, wood valuer, and Ann Forth of the same (sister of Rev. J Forth).

Mock Epic entitled ‘Remains of the Provicecomiad of The Groans of the Proctors’ written by Jos Munby, sen., solicitor and Under Sheriff of Yorks. Based on the encroachment by the Proctors in York on the business of the legal profession by preparing warrants on writs, the making of which belonged entirely to the Under Sheriff, or by his permission to gentlemen in the profession 79 p.p. manuscript.

Inscribed by Arthur J Munby, Clifton Holme, Aug 1879: ‘The work, singular as it is, has much merit and shows its author to have been a lettered and cultivated man: and the smoothness of the verse suggests a practised hand.’

Inscribed ‘F W Forth, Worcester College Oxford, Jan.1829'.

Williamson was a burgess and perukemaker.

Enclosed with the letter were deeds for execution by him and his wife.

The letter thanks him for his help at the election and is pleased he likes the (silver) vase he had given in appreciation.
Subscribed on envelope, 'The vase is now in the possession of Beatrice'.

The letter informs him of the death of Mrs Margaret Williamson, widow of Ralph Williamson, Coroner of Berwick, and requests him to send the deeds to Alderman Pattison, who would pay him £60 as agreed.

The estate was at Crambeck.

The accounts include legacies and costs.

Newton and Wilson were executors of the will of the late Rev John Forth. Includes details of some legacies.

Includes details of her marriage settlement (£2000), by the will of Mrs Woodhouse (her real estate at Naburn) by that of Mr Woodhouse (the interest on £5,000) and by Mr Forth’s will (the interest of £2,000).

Arthur Joseph Munby was the last surviving trustee of the will of the late Mrs Elizabeth Forth dated 6 November 1834 (she died 2 February 1837) reciting that Mrs Forth bequeathed her estate to trustees to pay the interest to her daughter Caroline Eleanor,

Grant of Administration to Jane Pearson of York, widow of John Pearson, peruke maker. Includes seal of the Prerogative Court of York.

The accounts are of Mrs Jane Pearson, widow of John Pearson of York, peruke maker, decd to whom a 4th part of the securities of the late Geo. Waters of Newcastle upon Tyne, gent, was assigned, 25 Oct 1775, by Jas Sherwin and Sarah his wife, in trust to ra

The memorandum is dated 27 January 1868, with later variation. Includes instructions for the distribution of Mrs Jane Munby’s trust - £2153 19s 9d each to Joseph, Jane, Margaret, John, Giles and Lucy Munby, (her children).

The income was accrued under the will of his mother Mrs Jane Munby, deceased. Relates to the 13 years ended 1st January 1881.

Settlement of the account between the Earl of Carlisle and the late Mr Wm. Forth. Balance due to the estate of late William Forth, £572.5.9¾.

His uncle, Rev John P Munby was based at Hovingham. Relates to the surviving trustee of Mrs Jane Munby’s will, with an account of the amount due to him and the amount due to the executors of ‘Uncle Giles’.

When he knew what sum his father’s executors must find towards Mrs Jane Munby’s trust he would give an opinion about his father’s professional remuneration.

The position had been made vacant by the death of John Fuller, clerk. Issued by John Fountayne, clerk, M.A. Dean and the Chapter of St Peter’s. Exhibited at Visitation 1751.

Letters from William, Archbishop of York, of John Forth, B.A. of Jesus College, Cambridge, as a Deacon. Exhibited at Malton, 1788 and at Visitations in 1809 and 1810.

Letters from William Archbishop of York, of John Forth as a Priest. Exhibited at Malton, 1788 and at Visitations in 1809 and 1810.

Letters from James, Bishop of Ely of John Forth, clerk, as a Fellow of Jesus College, Cambridge, vacant by the cession of Benj. Newton, M.A.

Reverend Forth was appointed as one of his chaplains in the place of Rev. Jeffrey Ekins, D. D., deceased.

Reverend Forth was nominated to the curacy of Hovingham, vacant by the resignation of Rev. Michael Mackereth.

The writ authorises them to receive the oaths of John Forth, clerk, as a J. P. of the N. Riding Annexed: copies of the oaths.

Letters from Robert Markham, M.A., Canon Residentiary, York, of John Forth to the rectory of West Heslerton, vacant by the death of Thomas Dade, clerk. Exhibited 1809 and 1810.

Mr Lambert was an Attorney at Law, Malton, and executor of the late William Forth. As Mr Forth was tenant of a farm at Coneysthorp, the tenancy devolved upon him. He did not wish to submit him to a law suit, and desired only an amicable settlement.

The mandate was issued by Robert Darley Waddilove, D.D., Archdeacon of the E. Riding. Also includes a certificate of induction by Peter Blanshard, Minister of West Heslerton, 11 Jan. 1807. Exhibited 1809 and 1810.

The licence was granted by Wm. Archbishop of York to John Forth M.A. Rector of West Heslerton. He was to provide a resident curate at a salary to be appointed by the Archbishop. Pencilled footnote. He received £66 10s p.a. leaving £333 p.a. for the Re

He was admitted as an Attorney of the Court of Common Pleas.

Munby was appointed as a Commissioner to take affidavits in Yorks, Lincs, Notts, Derbys, and Durham and the cities of York, Lincoln, Kingston upon Hull and Nottingham.

He was granted the Freedom on payment of £30 and was also to be an Attorney in the Court of Common Pleas. The copy is from the Corporation Records, of 16 November 1801.

The appointment was made by William Joseph Denison of Ayton, Esq., Sheriff. Salary £100 and expenses
Signed and sealed by both parties, witnessed by Robert Rhodes (Mayor) and William Staveley.

From Sir George Wombwell of Wombwell, Bart, Sheriff of the County of York, appointing Joseph Munby of York, gentleman, or John Ord, of York, gentleman or William Pearson of York, gentleman to execute writs of enquiry in the absence of himself and Charles

Letters of Attorney from William Joseph Denison Esq, of Ayton, to Joseph Munby, John Ord and William Pearson of York, gentlemen, to execute the assignment of the Castle and prisoners to Sir George Wombwell, his successor as High Sheriff.

The appointment was made by by Thomas Edward Wynn Belasyse of Newburgh Park, Esq, Sheriff. Salary, £100 and expenses and profits.

Forth was a farmer and grazier. The bond was issued to George Stockton of Scarborough, Attorney at Law in £1000 to pay £600 to such persons as Frances Britton of Hovingham, widow, his intended wife, should direct. Signed & sealed by Thos Forth.

Munby was appointed by Richard Watt of Bishop Burton, Esq., Sheriff.
Fees and profits, etc.

Munby was one of the Attorneys of the Court of King’s Bench, and was appointed as a solicitor in the High Court of Chancery.

Oaths of Allegiance and Supremacy and Oath of Under Sheriff taken by Joseph Munby, Under Sheriff of the City of York.

Certificate of Frederick James Munby of 2, Shaftesbury Crescent, Pimlico, as an Attorney of the Courts of Queen’s Bench, Common Pleas and Exchequer, awarded by the Law Society.

Between Joseph Munby of York, gentleman and Frederick James Munby of Manchester, gentleman, as Attorneys at Law, Solicitors and Conveyancers at 3 Blake Street.

The letter concerns his father William Forth’s illness. Although the latter had been unable to undertake much more work for some years, Lord Carlisle was well satisfied and would continue to assist him as necessary. Mark Forth’s conduct had hurt his Lor

The bill was to to Mrs Forth at Slingsby. Covers rents received from the six houses, their condition ('old & only fit to accommodate the labouring poor'), estimated cost of repairs, and proposals to sell their share therein.

The letter discusses the possible appointment of a Regent. 'To this time Mr Pitt has been victorious against him in every Question'. Asks for a brace of cock pheasants and a hare to be sent.

Detailed advice on the management of the Castle Howard estate, including an investigation of suspended poaching, management of servants, sending sheep, and game to Lord Carlisle in London, and payment of bills. 'I am fearful that from the incapability o

The letter regards the estate and tenants. Lord Carlisle wished to have a sketch in future before agreeing to any alterations in land use. Comments on the King’s (George III) madness and its effect on the Ministry.

The letter informs him of Lord Carlisle’s approbation of his intended marriage and agreement that he should have the best half of the house at Ganthorpe.

The letter comments enthusiastically on the New Town at Edinburgh. Intends to call on the Duke (of Northumberland) at Alnwick on his return. Enquires after his four horses. He requests that Richard West and the other young men take nine days over the j

Francis Gregg congratulates Reverend J Forth on his appointment as Chaplain. He is glad to hear that Lord Morpeth continues to hunt, that Lord Carlisle is better and that Lady Payne, a very pleasant woman, '…is coming to enliven the circle'.

The letter informs him that Lord Carlisle wished him to have the house at Ganthorpe, lent to Mr Hodgson for so long and which his son now attempted to retain. His Lordship is 'convinced that it is by far the most proper & Eligible Situation for the resid

The letter relates to the raising of Volunteers to act in the event of an invasion. Asks his opinion and who would support the Government’s scheme in the Castle Howard neighbourhood. The position among the Gentlemen in Rutlandshire. 'I am sensible we do

The letter advises him on the sale of his horse. Suggests it might sell well as a charger and 'as there are so many new raised corps of cavalry it might on that account be prudent to try Tattersall’s'. Includes news of Mr Gregg’s father, and information

The bill is to Mrs Forth at Castle Howard concerning arrangements for repair of the houses (at Berwick).

He was sending, by the York Boat the 'Thetis', two brace of deer. Arrangements for them and three brace of red-legged partridges and three goats. Enquires what effect the 'new water has now being full', whether any trees have been planted towards the Wes

Desires a list of those willing and proper to serve in the proposed corps of riflemen, for which he was promised arms and a drill sergeant. Intends to cut stable expenses 'for these are not times to spend money or time upon mere amusements'. Asks about

The letter regards the choice of men for the corps, and storage of arms and powder. 60 men would be sufficient at first. Also asks 'How are you for Carthorses?'.

Includes (in a different hand) calculations on the average price of agricultural labour in the neighbourhood of Castle Howard: 2/9d per day for a young man and 2/- per day for a man over 50. Cottage husbandry by a labourer’s wife and family should yield

P.W. Overend at Manor House, Whixley, aged 76, to Lord Carlisle at Castle Howard, on his financial misfortunes and his sons’ careers.

The letter gives legal advice on the powers of the Lord of the Manor over freeholders within the manor, and of his gamekeeper killing game on freeholders’ lands or waste land.

The letter proposes that he and Mr Tweedy should take dinner with him the following day at 3 pm.

List of improvements and innovations made by Rev. J Forth during his agency to the fifth Earl of Carlisle – including the new wing, the farm, several houses and the raising of volunteers.

The letter is to to Reverend (John) Forth at Castle Howard on the valuation of the premises (worth £400 in all). The sum Mr Pattison offered was inadequate.

Written at Bath concerning the felling of oaks and ash at Widdington and Overton, the repair of Wm Cundall’s house at Widdington, the possible sale of Widdington and the benefit he expected from the repeal of the Income Tax. Asks whether he would be liab

A disputed transaction caused him to threaten William Wrightson with prosecution for trespass. Billy, a witness, is 'characterised for lying worse than a tooth-drawer and crying with more ease than a crocodile'. Asks who was the Mr Smith who would not co

Desires that £80 of Wilson and Co’s notes be exchanged for Bank of England notes. Estate matters. William Laycock’s problem in carrying his turnips to Overton – damage to the roads. John Kendall to patch up Mr Wharram’s stable but feared he would be f

Unable to attend Mr Munby’s election because of gout but wishes him success. Requests his advice on supplementary militia schedules.

Comments unfavourably on his 'ill-fated lawsuit' concerning the repair of a bridge on the York to Easingwold Turnpike Road.

Thoughts on the approaching trial concerning the bridge and also of the right of loading and unloading goods at Nun Monkton Ferry and of passage through his grounds.

Both cases deferred until the next Assizes. Entitlement of Fawcett family to part of tithes.

Complains of the constant demands of some named tenants and is convinced a system of collusion exists between them and the master carpenter. Visit Mr & Mrs Langley at Wykeham Abbey - but would prefer residence in Ouse Bridge Gaol!

Had returned from nine days of luxury at Wykeham Abbey, wealth of Mr Langley. Visit to London on 17 February. Charles Tuke was as little able to pay his debts as Mr Pitt to liquidate the national debt. The disgrace and expense of attending the bridge c

Still suffering from gout. Considers Britain to be on eve of annihilation. 'Nothing can redeem us from insignificance among the nations of Europe but an immediate peace on Bonaparte’s terms, which, however, humiliating, we cannot reject.'

The letter relates to her tenancy of her aunt’s apartment which devolved to the Burdett family on her aunt’s death.

Enquires about the balance due to him at Wilson and Co.’s shop. Wished to have about £70 in £2 and £1 Bank of England notes to pay for post horses and turnpikes on his proposed visit to London.